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You’re Invited to New Agers Gathering on March 18th

We welcome everyone to come to New Agers, a group that meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month... [Read More]

Tweeners’ Manna Bag Sale on March 21st

Our Tweeners, a group of third, fourth and fifth graders, assemble bags for you to buy and keep in your car so that when you pass a homeless person, you can give him/her the bag instead of money... [Read More]

Children’s Baptism Counseling Class on March 21st

baptismOur church offers a monthly baptism class for parents who would like to have their infant welcomed into our congregation by this sacrament... [Read More]

Next Meeting of the Administrative Board on March 21st

The next meeting of the Administrative Board will be Sunday, March 21st, in the Great Hall of the Family Life Center immediately following our 11:00 a.m. worship services.... [Read More]

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Rev. John Wright and Rev. Barbara Ruth

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$184,000 Outstanding Pledges to Pay Off Smaller Loan

As mentioned in January, part of the focus in our ministries together during this period through Easter is the completion of the "Bridge to the Future" campaign. Many of you have already satisfied your earlier pledge to this campaign and we thank you for your contribution. This campaign was launched in 2007 as a way to pay off the smaller of our two debts.... [Read More]

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(Originally presented to the Administrative Board on February 21st by John McMullen)

Here on the website you have in your hand the Spending Plan for 2010. Because it is there, we could just talk about money, but there is more involved here than just dollars and cents...... [Read More] 

March Mission Emphasis: One Great Hour of Sharing

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Each year during Lent, United Methodists come together to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s ministries through One Great Hour of Sharing. UMCOR serves millions of people around the world..... [Read More]

Catch the timeless vision! As good Christian stewards, it’s important for us to provide for our church not only now, but in the future. What is your vision for future ministry, and how could remembering our church in your will help make those dreams come true?

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March 17th

Noon Service
12:10 p.m, Murchison Chapel.

Rev. Young Min Son, and Rev. Clifton Stringer, leaders

Evening Service
7:00 p.m., Murchison Chapel

“Something Extravagant for Jesus”

Rev. Kathleen Jones, preacher

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March 21st

In the Sanctuary
9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

“A New Thing in the wildernessl”

Rev. John McMullen, preacher

In Room 212 of the Sanctuary Building
9:00 a.m.

Contemplative Worship

Rev. Mimi Raper, Leader

In the Chapel

9:00 a.m

“The Scandalous Pause of Worship”

Rev. Clifton Stringer, preacher

11:00 a.m., Selah (Contemporary)

“The Scandalous Pause of Worship”

Rev. Clifton Stringer, preacher

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What if we rethink church?

What if church wasn't just a place we go, but something we do...

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Our offices are open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Sunday mornings, 8 to 11 a.m.

Telephone: 478-5684
Fax: 478-6169
Mail: First United Methodist Church
1201 Lavaca
Austin, Texas 78701
Email:john@fumcaustin.org

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